Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 240 “Mino” meaning our mothers in Fon, is a collection inspired by the strength and ruthlessness of a group of chosen women known as the Dahomey Amazons who were created as a military force in the 16th century and obligated beyond any reasonable doubt to fight against slavery and to protect for their Kingdom of Dahomey (in present-day known as the Republic of Benin). Enrolled as early as 8 years old, these women were not allowed to get married or give birth as they had sworn their lives to the King of Dahomey with their motto “Conquer or Die”. The Dahomey Amazons also knew as Ahosi (King’s wives) were and are still superior to any male military regiment to ever exist as they are still a force to be reckoned with. This collection celebrates their very essence, their courage, strength and spirit that will forever live and survive in our history. Our fabrics were woven in the heart of Benin at Ouidah using cotton and reflective nylon fibres, accented with crushed velvet. We chose colours that represented our passion behind the story of such a group of women using royal colours such indigo, amber, ivory and tan. More Articles You Would Love Nigerian Singer Simi Is A Breath Of Fresh Air In Her New Photo Editorial BREAKING: Lawless Armed Soldiers With Guns Terrorize Random Ghanaian Citizens After The Murder Of Their Colleague model @gnttgraham photo @sebastien.faye production @sool_thefula African Designersafrican fashionEditorialsfashionlook booksmodels Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Naa More For You #BeautyOfTheWeek: Proud Jamaican Influencer Anthena, Scoops Our BOTW of the Week With Her... Fashion Week Organizers from Across Africa Assemble in Ethiopia to Forge A Cohesive... Leading Ghanaian Menswear Brand ‘Kustom Looks’ Takes Over ‘All Africa Games 2023’ With... #OOTD: Berla Mundi Serves Haute Couture As She Shakes The Net With A... VIDEO: Arisar (Barbados) @ Accra Fashion Week 2023 VIDEO: Wig Wearing Black Mom Hospitalized With Horrific Skin Reaction & Illness After... A Detailed Insight Into Ethiopia’s TechStitched Fashion Program & The Participating Fashion Weeks... Cornrows With Cowry Shells: A Red Carpet Show Stopper & A Modern Twist... PICS: To Much Glamour; Check Out Bonang Matheba, Swanky & More At The... AFI Reschedules Cape Town Fashion Week For 2024 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.